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Been Listening #3

First Aid Kit- Emmylou Couldn’t be more excited for the new album from these two Swedish sisters, which is out at the end of this month. If the songs we’ve heard so far are anything to go by, its going … Continue reading

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Ones to Watch 2012: Part 3

11. Lucy Rose Lovely Lucy Rose. Voice of an angel. Songs of a sweetheart. But she’s more than that, their is something deeper and darker about the music of Lucy Rose. She has now sung on two Bombay Bicycle Club … Continue reading

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New Music 26

I’ve written loads and loads of new treats recently, which is great. But theres also been loads of new songs from bands you might already know released. Here’s a celebration to some of them. Starting with the wonderful, wonderful Coldplay … Continue reading

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New Music 19

This is Louise of Louise and the Pins playing new song Bell Jar. Simply stunning! They were wonderful at the Joe Bloggers night at Dingwalls last week, it was great to have them play. Really looking forward to what comes … Continue reading

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New Music 17

Anna Calvi’s debut album is flawless. She is one hell of a talent and I think she is here to stay for a while. I am in love with the mixture of sounds, her voice and guitar playing alongside the … Continue reading

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New Treat #30: Rachel Sermanni

Rachel Sermanni isn’t exactly new to me. I first heard her over a year ago when she was on the Communion record. Her song ‘My Friend Fire’ didn’t stand out for me at the time, although now its one of … Continue reading

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Gig Review: The Magpies Nest @ The Old Queens Head

The Magpies Nest describe their nights as ‘New Folk, Old Folk, No Folk’ but what is more correct is ‘Really, really good Folk’. Team that with the gorgeous upstairs room of the old queens head and you have got yourself a recipe for success. … Continue reading

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New Music 14

Not done one of these since before Christmas! Too long, so I hope some of this lovely stuff makes up for it! First, Noah and the Whale are back and better than ever in my opinion. A few of the … Continue reading

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Gig Review: Matthew and the Atlas EP Launch @ The Borderline

After listening to ‘Kingdom of Your Own’, the new EP from Matthew and the Atlas and giving it a 5/5 review, I was very much looking forward to the EP launch at the Borderline. I was also really looking forward … Continue reading

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Album Review: Communion Compilation

I have talked about Communion a little before, but for people who don’t know, its basically a folk gig night put on in Leeds, London and Brighton. It was set up by Ben Lovett from Mumford and Sons and Kevin … Continue reading

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